Dog owners reminded of 'hot car' dangers via thought-provoking experiment

Police are warning pet owners about the danger of locking their four-legged friends in a car during high temperatueres.

A post on social media by PSNI Mid-Ulster uses "a thought-provoking experiment in relation to leaving animals in cars" by an Australian vet to highlight the danger of leaving an animal in a locked car in high temperatures.

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A dog in a car

The post asks the public to "please take extra care of your furry friends during the current hot weather. #heatwave #sunshine #psni #midulster".

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